Screenplay

Building Story Through Character

By: Jule Selbo

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Paperback | 19 August 2015 | Edition Number 1

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306 Pages

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Screenplay: Building Story Through Character

is designed to help screenwriters turn simple or intricate ideas into exciting, multidimensional film narratives with fully-realized characters. Based on Jule Selbo's unique 11-step structure for building story through characters, the book teaches budding screenwriters the skills to focus and shape their ideas, turning them into stories filled with character development, strong plot elements based on obstacles and conflicts, and multifaceted emotional arcs.

Using examples and analysis from classic and contemporary films across a range of genres, from The Godfather to Guardians of the Galaxy, Selbo's Screenplay takes students inside the scriptwriting process, providing a broad overview for both beginners and seasoned writers alike. The book is rounded out with discussion questions, writing exercises, a guide to the business of screenwriting, in-depth film breakdowns, and a glossary of screenwriting terms.

Industry Reviews

"Jule Selbo's book is a must-read for any aspiring screenwriter. She masterfully breaks down the three-act structure into 11 practical steps that demonstrate how character decisions drive the story beats, scenes, sequences, and acts." -Edward J. Fink, Associate Dean, College of Communications, California State University, Fullerton

"A clear and accessible set of tools for the aspiring screenwriter and an inspiring way for the experienced writer to reconnect with the basic and necessary tenets of storytelling on screen." -Craig Weisz, Professor, Fairleigh Dickinson University and independent producer

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